Wisconsin releases statement on photo, video leak of volleyball players, reveals UWPD investigation

NS_headshot_clearbackgroundby:Nick Schultz•10/19/22•

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Photos and a video of Wisconsin volleyball players surfaced on social media on Wednesday. The university then released a statement announcing an investigation into the situation.

The leaked photos and video made their way on to social media Wednesday, and the university said the UW-Madison Police Department is investigating the leaks. However, UWPD isn’t investigating the players for any wrongdoing, meaning the department is staying focused on the leakers.

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“We are aware that private photos and video of UW volleyball student-athletes that were never intended to be shared publicly are being circulated digitally,” the statement read. “The unauthorized sharing is a significant and wrongful invasion of the student-athletes’ privacy, including potential violations of university policies and criminal statutes. When the student-athletes became aware of the circulating photos, they contacted the UW-Madison Police Department.

“UWPD is investigating multiple crimes, including sharing sensitive photos without consent. UWPD is not investigating the volleyball student-athletes for wrongdoing in this matter. Our top priority is supporting our student-athletes and we are providing them with the appropriate services and resources.”

Wisconsin is among the top programs in the country this season, coming in at No. 5 in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) poll. The Badgers have a 13-3 overall record and are 5-1 in Big Ten play, most recently defeating Michigan 3-1 at UW Field House in the annual Red Out game on Sunday to extend their winning streak to six consecutive matches.

In September, Wisconsin set a record when 16,833 fans came out for the game against No. 16 Florida, topping the previous mark set by Nebraska just a week earlier. The Badgers’ next game is coming up Friday night when Michigan State makes the trip to Madison for a 7 p.m. CT match.